Barry Makes District 5 Committee Appointments
November 25, 2012
When new commissioners took office last week, they nominated individuals to fill seats on various committees.
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry made the following recommendations which were approved by the entire commission:
- Animal Services Advisory Committee — Cara T. Overhalser
- Board of Adjustment — Jennifer J. Rigby
- Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee — Jeffery S. Overhalser, Earl L. Jones, Sr.
- Escambia Marine Advisory Committee — M. Gabe Jackson, III, Hudson W. Woodfin, Jr.
- Planning Board — Wayne Briske
- Santa Rosa Island Authority — Janice Gilley
The terms of each individual run concurrent with Barry’s term of office ending in 2016 or at his discretion.
Escambia County Students Of The Month Named
November 25, 2012
Students of the month for October have been named in Escambia County. The awards are presented monthly to two or three students from participating schools.
The following students were named from participating North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt Elementary — Hunter James Johnson, first; Summer Marie Waters, fourth
- Jim Allen Elementary — Iyauna Mone Caldwell, fourth; Kiauna Amari Watson, fourth
- Molino Park Elementary — Joe Henry Franklin, fourth; Leia Madison Grantham, fourth
- Ernest Ward Middle — Laurel Aurora McCann, sixth; Celeste Brianna North, seventh; Matthew Thomas Smith, eighth
- Ransom Middle — Madison Paige Philley, eighth; Hayden Michael Aiken, eighth
- Northview High — Zachary Sean Johnson, 12th; Julia Renee Thorpe, 12th
- Tate High — Dylan D. Barfield, 12th; Madeline Grace Chambers, 11th
Here is the complete list from across Escambia County from participating schools:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- Bellview Elementary — Robert Daniel Faires, first; Dakota Scott Weaver, fourth
- Beulah Elementary — Ayiana Sierra Spellman, fourth; Brandon Michael Anderson, fifth
- Blue Angels Elementary — Khuyen Thi Tran, fourth; Nathaniel James Grissom, fourth
- Bratt Elementary — Hunter James Johnson, first; Summer Marie Waters, fourth
- Brentwood Elementary — Dakota Destiny Barrientos, KG; Mercy‐Grace Hannah Lewis, KG
- Cook Elementary — Mark John Maddox, fifth; MacKenzie Noel Kent, fifth
- Ferry Pass Elementary — Azaria Takiah Allen, fourth; Mauricio Jose Manosca, fourth
- Hellen Caro Elementary — Katelynn Mackenzie Knight, fourth; Kiara Andrea Castleberry, fifth
- Holm Elementary — John Thomas Marlowe, fifth; William Allen Calhoun, fifth
- Jim Allen Elementary — Iyauna Mone Caldwell, fourth; Kiauna Amari Watson, fourth
- Lincoln Park Elementary — Brayden James Phillipp, pre-K; Darreyana M Lee, pre-K
- Lipscomb Elementary — Alyssa Kay Pearson, second; Jordan Eric Hayes, third
- Longleaf Elementary — Kylie Ann Flynn, first; Ariana Lyn Flores, first
- McArthur Elementary — Brandon Miguel Knieja, fourth; Kody Lambert Nutt, fourth
- Molino Park Elementary — Joe Henry Franklin, fourth; Leia Madison Grantham, fourth
- MyrtleGrove Elementary — Au’laysia Janiece Cartledge, third; Shelon Devon Hutchinson, third
- Navy Point Elementary — Jasmine Alexis Sanderson, third; Zoe Ava Strickland, second
- Oakcrest Elementary — Abby Breanne Hyde, third; Jahazara Nicole Anderson, third
- Pleasant Grove Elementary — Tyler James Ostrander, first; Knighten Makenna Richter, first
- Scenic Heights Elementary — Finlee M. Jenkins, first; Tristan T. Martinez, first
- Sherwood Elementary — Catie Ann Harris, fifth; Hao Nguyen Le, fifth
- Suter Elementary — Ameenah Yaasameen Clark, fourth; Christian Elizjah Dunn, fourth
- West Pensacola Elementary — William La’Michael Gholston, first; Jordan La’Nay Latham, first
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
- Bailey Middle — Jordan Deaunte’ Jackson, sixth; Lacey Kieu‐trinh Do, seventh; Nikolaus Barrett Ludwig, eighth; Tashawn Tyriale Molette, eighth
- Bellview Middle — Tre’shaun Marquise Lewis, eighth
- Brown Barge Middle — Bre’aja My’kell Baldwin, seventh; Niko Adrian Demarco, seventh
- Ernest Ward Middle — Laurel Aurora Mccann, sixth; Celeste Brianna North, seventh; Matthew Thomas Smith, eighth
- Ransom Middle — Madison Paige Philley, eighth; Hayden Michael Aiken, eighth
- Warrington Middle — Jihad Romander Singleton; Warrington Middle — Mikyla Francene Richardson‐Wiggin, eighth
- Woodham Middle — Antonio Demetrice Brown, seventh; Alyson Michelle Shiver, seventh
- Workman Middle — Hallie Frances Stephenson, seventh; Logan Nicholas Schall, seventh
HIGH SCHOOLS
- Northview High — Zachary Sean Johnson, 12th; Julia Renee Thorpe, 12th
- Pine Forest High — Spencer Michael Simpson, 12th; Arden Marie Legassey, 11th
- Tate High — Dylan D. Barfield, 12th; Madeline Grace Chambers, 11th
- Washington High — Rachel Anne Moore, 12th
- West FL High — Madison Marie Lopez, 11th; Rafael Shaquile Ortiz, 10th
SPECIAL CENTERS
- Beulah Academy — Michael Alexander Moore, eighth; Kaleb Marcell Waldrop, eighth
- PATS Center — Ahsley Wu, fourth; Thinh Phan, fifth; Jordan Weddington, eighth; Ian Abercrombie, eighth
- George Stone — Francesca Pamela Curtis, third
Birth: Elliott Joan Brown
November 25, 2012
Jacob and Lindsey Brown, of Corpus Christi, TX, announce the birth of their daughter, Elliott Joan Brown. She was born November 8, 2012, at Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi. She weighed seven pounds four ounces, and was 19 ½ inches long. The grandparents are Doug and the late Joan Campbell of Denver, CO, and David and Teresa Brown of Davisville. The great-grandparents are James and Tiny Bolton of Davisville and Elizabeth Brown of Atmore.
Northview Beats Freeport For Regional Championship (With Photo Gallery)
November 24, 2012
The Northview’s road to Orlando continued Friday night with a 34-28 overtime win against the Freeport Bulldogs for the Chief’s third consecutive Region 1-1A championship.
The second meeting of the season between the teams was a whole new ballgame the second time around for the Chiefs. Earlier in the season, Northview crushed the Bulldogs 42-0 in Freeport. All week, Northview Coach Sid Wheatley preached that his players should just totally forget about that big win because Freeport was headed to Bratt for vengeance.
“We talked about it all week…that you could throw the 42-0 out the window because it was not going to have any bearing on this game tonight,” Wheatley said. “That (42-0) was not indicative of how Freeport normally plays us. I think they kind really carried a chip in on their shoulders.”
For a game action photo gallery, click here. (Band, dance team, cheerleader and additional photos will be published Monday.)
Freeport was first on the scoreboard after Northview fumbled the ball away at the 11-yard line. And Freeport scored again on a Northview fumble; this time at the one-yard line, 14-0.
A La’Mikal Kyles touchdown narrowed the gap to 14-7, Freeport’s favor. Then Neino Robinson scored on a 40 yard punt return to tie it up 14-14 headed into the half.
Kyles scored again in the third on a 10-yard pass from QB Kevin Vaughan, 21-14 Northview. Freeport then tied it up 21-21 with a 42-yard touchdown. The Bulldogs went again 28-21 with about six minutes to go in the game.
The Chiefs tied it up at 28-28 with a four-yard Vaughan to Cameron Newsome touchdown pass.
In overtime, Freeport scored on their first place, but it was called back for holding the backfield. The Bulldogs were unable to convert their remaining three downs to the scoreboard. A Kyles touchdown kicked off the fireworks and sealed the 34-28 Northview win.
“We pulled it off in overtime. It was a lot of character, a lot of resolve by out kids,” Wheatley said.
Kyles finished the night with three touchdowns, and 121 yards. Quarterback Vaughan completed 17 of 27 with 136 yards and a couple of touchdowns.
“I thought Kevin Vaughan ran the football well for us; he had a couple of big runs,” he said. “I thought the kid showed a lot of character, coming back when he could have gone into a shell.”
Next Friday, the Chiefs will be one the road in the state semifinals against Liberty County in Bristol. The winner advanced to the state championship game the following week in Orlando.
“It only gets tougher. There’s no doubt,” Wheatley said. “We are going to have to step it up next week.
For a game action photo gallery, click here. (Band, dance team, cheerleader and additional photos will be published Monday.)
Pictured top: Northview quarterback Kevin Vaughan gains yardage for the Chiefs Friday night in Bratt. Picture top inset: Neino Robinson reaches for a pass. Pictured bottom inset: La’Mikal Kyles catches a pass. Pictured below: The Chiefs celebrate a regional championship. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Auburn Fans Rule In High School Fundraiser
November 24, 2012
Auburn fans dominated in a recent fundraiser held at Northview High School. The Student Government Association held a “Cash of the Rivals” fundraiser in which Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Florida State fans competed to see which team was tops at Northview. The students cast votes costing 10 cents each for the their favorite team. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Deputy, Suspect Killed In Shooting; Second Deputy Critical
November 24, 2012
A shooting in Baldwin County (Ala.) Friday afternoon left one deputy and a suspect dead and critically injured another deputy.
About 4 p.m. Baldwin County deputies responded to 11830 Mallard Lane near Fairhope for a welfare concern over a suspect that acting aggressively toward family members. Deputies said the suspect, Scott Jansen, pulled out a weapon and opened fire, hitting two of three deputies multiple times.
Deputy Scott Ward, a 15-year veteran of the department, was pronounced dead the the USA Medical Center in Mobile. A second deputy, whose name has not been released, was in critical condition early Saturday morning. Jansen was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation by the Baldwin County Major Crimes Task Force.
Scott Jansen
Bobby Gindl
November 24, 2012
Bobby Gindl was born August 19, 1953, and passed away on November 23, 2012.
Bobbywas born and raised in Barrineau Park. He was a 1971 Tate High School graduate and 1976 Auburn University graduate. He taught in Escambia County for over 30 years and was teaching at Central High School in Allenton. He was the leader of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club which is the oldest continuous Club in the state. Bobby taught AG at Escambia West Gate and continued on at Central. He loved the Amway Business and the principals it taught. He also loved his tractor and taught his daughters how to hunt and fish and take care of themselves. He traveled the world with his daughters and the Tate band, all the way from Orlando to Ireland and back.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Margie Gindl.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Tena Gindl; daughters, Carrie Gindl, Beth Gindl Cooper and Kellie Gindl Fisher; sons-in-law, Chad Cooper and Jake Fisher; grandchildren, Zac Cooper and Malarie Cooper; father, F.R. Gindl Sr.; sisters, Linda Veren and Amy Dennis; niece, Ellie Dennis; nephews, Eric Veren, Daniel Veren, Brad Welch and Braxton Welch, T.J. Mann and Quintin Mann.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10 a.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery om0 Barrineau Park.
Farm-City Week Recognizes Importance Of Local Agriculture
November 24, 2012
Today marks the close of the National Farm-City Week.
Local communities across America use the week to spread and celebrate agricultural awareness through this annual movement, which focuses on connecting rural and urban dwellers. The week is sponsored by the National Farm-City council, which has been dedicated to organizing the event since 1955.
“We got involved back in 2010 to raise awareness about the value of agriculture to our local region,” University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center Director and Professor Dr. Jeff Mullahey stated.
Mullahey said the main goal for the Farm-City Week was to “create more awareness about the importance and value of agriculture in northwest Florida, and to promote the benefits of agriculture as more than a source of food and fiber.”
While the healthcare and military industries may be the most visible in our regional economy, agriculture remains a top player. According to a study conducted by the University of Florida agriculture and natural resources directly provided 44,249 jobs to the northwest Florida region (consisting Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties). For perspective, compare that number to the estimated population of 51,923 within Pensacola city limits.
The study goes on to state that for every $1 million of revenue created by agriculture and natural resources, the industry creates 13.72 jobs. In 2008 the industry created over $357 million in revenue, roughly a quarter of which was paid out as labor income.
Part of the Farm-City movement is to encourage local communities to spend locally, by getting to know local farmers and purchasing local produce. By buying local produce, consumers can ensure that more money stays in the area. Buying locally also reduces the overall cost of food and production, which increases with every mile the food travels from producer to consumer. Shipping and processing are two unseen costs that raise the price of imported produce, while local produce either cuts down or cuts out these costs.
Consumers are also encouraged to educate themselves about where their food comes from and how it is produced by local farmers in Northwest Florida. Locally grown food is sold at farmers markets, roadside stands, retail markets, and online.
Agriculture creates jobs, adds money to the local economy and provides environmental benefits, like green space, that improve the quality of life in northwest Florida.
“Not to mention,” Mullahey adds, “agriculture feeds us three times a day and provides clothes for our family.”
Pictured top: Wheat is one of the crops produced in North Escambia. Pictured inset: Escambia Grain in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Alabama Man Arrested After Escambia Wreck
November 24, 2012
An Alabama man was arrested after a Thanksgiving Day traffic crash in Escambia County.
Magno Aden Gonzales, 27, of Lillian Ala., was southbound on W Street approach Marcus Pointe Boulevard when he failed to stop for a red light, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. His Dodge pickup truck collided with a Ford F150 driven by 54-year George Thorsen of Pensacola. The impact pushed Thorsen’s vehicle into a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by 54-year old Doris Falzone of Pensacola.
Gonzales attempted to run away from the scene, according to the FHP, but was stopped and held by bystanders. He was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license and leaving the scene of a crash with injuries.
Falzone and and Thorsen received minor injuries in the crash and were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital.
Photo: Southern Snow
November 24, 2012
Pictured: The sun sets behind a Walnut Hill cotton field Friday evening, giving the appearance of “southern snow”. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.